| Position: | Running back |
| Number: | 36, 49 |
| Birth Date: | 1 January 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Weight Lb: | 227 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Draftyear: | 1972 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 166 |
| High School: | Arvin (CA) |
| College: | Colorado |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Rushing attempts-yards |
| Statvalue1: | 162-574 |
| Statlabel2: | Receptions-yards |
| Statvalue2: | 34-214 |
| Statlabel3: | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 8 |
| Pfr: | TarvJo00 |
John Andrew Tarver (born January 1, 1949) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 7th round (166th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft out of Colorado. He played four seasons for the Patriots (1972–1974) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1975).John Tarver's son, Seth plays for the Idaho Stampede.
Outstanding athlete at Arvin High School, and the University of Colorado.